Sarah Stephens and Karly Dizon – 12 x 12 Featured Agents August 2022
Whether we want to believe it or not, August is almost here. With a new month comes new submission opportunities for our 12 x 12 GOLD members! Check out our August Featured Agent profiles below and decide who is the best fit for you and your work. Then read the guidelines on the forum as […]
Mary Munson – How I Got My Agent
Congratulations to Mary Munson on signing with an agent! Mary’s excitement is contagious and we can’t wait to see that excitement come to life in her upcoming books. Do all the things and give Mary some love in the comments below! How long had you been writing before seeking an agent, and what made you […]
Nell Cross Beckerman – How I Got My Agent
We are so thrilled for Nell Cross Beckerman! After working with two previous agents, Nell knew exactly what she was looking for in her third agent and she took a very measured approach to the querying process this time around. Whether you’re trying to land an agent for the first time (or second or third […]
12 x 12 July 2022 Good News!
Summer comes bearing gifts of 12 x 12 members’ Good News! Help us celebrate 10 new book releases in July! Plus, we get to announce more agent signings, thirteen(!) more 12 x 12 books under contract, and more award winners! How lucky are we? If you have good news in any of these categories, be […]
Ann Koffsky – How I Got My Agent
Congratulations to Ann Koffsky! After years of working on the other side of the publishing desk as an editor, Ann quit her job to focus on being a writer. If you think that made her journey to find an agent any easier, think again. Ann’s story proves that no matter where you start the journey, […]
12 x 12 June 2022 Check-In Winner!
It’s time to announce the winner of our June check-in. June Featured Author Elisa Boxer is offering a choice of either a signed copy of any one of her books or a 30-minute ask-me-anything chat to our June check-in winner. And the winner is… DIANE HUNSAKER! Congrats! Please contact Kelli at kelli (at) JulieHedlund (dot) […]
Leslie Piotrowski – How I Got My Agent
Today we get to celebrate Leslie Piotrowski and her path to getting an agent! With in-person conferences starting back up, Leslie’s story is a great example of how making face-to-face connections can land you in the perfect spot. Congrats, Leslie! How long had you been writing before seeking an agent, and what made you decide […]
Lisa Tolin – 12 x 12 Featured Author July 2022
I’m honored to be this month’s 12×12 featured author and talk about something that sounds maniacally overconfident: how to write like a rock star. When I shared news of my debut, HOW TO BE A ROCK STAR (illustrated by Daniel Duncan) with an acquaintance at dinner, I was flummoxed by her first question: “Are you […]
12 x 12 June 2022 Check-In!
Here we are halfway through 2022. I did not write a new draft this month, but I did revise a couple in preparation for some workshops I’m signed up for. I intend to make July a “new draft” month. Tell us YOUR progress. Did you complete a draft and/or revision in June? Let us know […]
Sherry Fellores – How I Got My Agent
It’s not every day a former 12 x 12 member signs a current 12 x 12 member as a client, but we’re so happy that’s what happened for Sherry Fellores! Sherry signed with Miranda Paul (a charter member of 12 x 12) and we know her career is in the best hands. We wish you […]
